One who is skilled or versed in the civil law. A doctor, professor, or student of the civil law. Also a private citizen, as distinguished from such as belong to the army and navy or (in England) the church. … [Read more...] about CIVILIAN
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CIVILIS
Latin: Civil, as distinguished from criminal. Civilis actio, a civil action. Bract fol. 101b. … [Read more...] about CIVILIS
CIVIL LIABILITY
A requirement under civil law to be obligated or required to compensate another personal because of an unlawful act that damages or injures that person or that person's property. … [Read more...] about CIVIL LIABILITY
CIVILISTA
In old English law; A civil lawyer, or civilian. Dyer, 267. … [Read more...] about CIVILISTA
CIVIL LIBERTIES
The Constitutional rights granted to citizens primarily under the First Amendment and its right of free speech, assembly and worship. … [Read more...] about CIVIL LIBERTIES